Athena
by Sharon Sonbolian and Brielle Soluri

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Symbol: Owl, Olive Branch
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Greek Name: Athena
Roman Name: Minerva
  • Athena represents crafts, domestic arts, and those of war.
  • She was originally in the form of a bird.
  • She competes with Poseidon to be patron deity of Athens. To prove her worthiness, she caused an olive tree to spring up on Athens.